Definition of the word elastic band

Pronunciation of vocabulary elastic band

elastic bandnoun

dây thun

/ɪˌlæstɪk ˈbænd//ɪˌlæstɪk ˈbænd/

Origin of the word elastic band

The word "elastic" originally derives from the Greek word "ela chron" which means "pulling" or "drawing." It was first used in the 18th century to describe materials that could be stretched and returned to their original shape. The term "elastic band" originated in the mid-19th century when rubber sheets were first being produced as a result of advances in chemistry. These sheets could be stretched and returned to their original shape, making them ideal for a variety of uses including clothing, medicine, and industrial applications. The first mention of the term "elastic band" in print appears in an 1849 edition of the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal. The journal reported on a new surgical technique using rubber bands to tie off arteries during operations, calling these bands "elastic bands". By the end of the 19th century, elastic bands were being manufactured for a variety of consumer applications, including clothing fasteners and packaging. In particular, they were being used in the production of undergarments, replacing traditional drawstrings as a more efficient and durable fastening solution. Today, elastic bands are used in a wide range of products, from clothing and sports equipment to medical devices and packaging materials. Their ability to stretch and return to their original shape continues to make them a popular choice for designers and manufacturers alike.

Example of vocabulary elastic bandnamespace

  • I tied an elastic band around the lid of the jar to create a makeshift lid.

    Tôi buộc một sợi dây chun quanh nắp lọ để tạo thành một chiếc nắp tạm thời.

  • The rubber band around the mayonnaise jar stretched as I filled it with water, but held strong.

    Dây chun buộc quanh lọ đựng sốt mayonnaise giãn ra khi tôi đổ nước vào nhưng vẫn giữ nguyên độ bền.

  • She uses textbook elastic bands to organize her notes and keep them securely bound.

    Cô ấy sử dụng dây thun của sách giáo khoa để sắp xếp các ghi chú và giữ chúng được đóng chặt.

  • After running for several miles, I twisted an elastic band around my water bottle to keep it from bouncing and sloshing.

    Sau khi chạy được vài dặm, tôi quấn một sợi dây chun quanh bình nước để giữ cho nó không bị nảy và bắn tung tóe.

  • The elastic band on the mechanical pencil snapped after months of use, causing the lead to fall out.

    Dây chun trên bút chì cơ bị đứt sau nhiều tháng sử dụng, khiến ngòi chì rơi ra.

  • The dozen or so elastic bands spread across his work desk coiled and uncoiled as his hands moved from project to project.

    Khoảng hơn chục sợi dây thun trải dài khắp bàn làm việc của anh, cuộn lại rồi thả ra khi tay anh di chuyển từ dự án này sang dự án khác.

  • The elastic band around the cardboard moving box kept the flaps securely closed, preventing any items from falling out during transportation.

    Dải thun xung quanh hộp các tông giúp giữ chặt các nắp hộp, ngăn không cho bất kỳ vật dụng nào rơi ra ngoài trong quá trình vận chuyển.

  • The elastic band that once stretched tightly around the juice carton now slackened and dangled from its frayed end.

    Sợi dây chun từng căng chặt quanh hộp nước ép giờ đã chùng xuống và lủng lẳng ở đầu bị sờn.

  • I used an elastic band to prevent bread from sliding out of the plastic bag during transport.

    Tôi sử dụng dây chun để ngăn bánh mì trượt ra khỏi túi nhựa trong quá trình vận chuyển.

  • The elastic band on the bread clip helped to keep the meal fresh for several days, and the bread didn't go stale as quickly as it would have without.

    Dây chun trên kẹp bánh mì giúp giữ cho bữa ăn tươi ngon trong nhiều ngày và bánh mì không bị ôi thiu nhanh như khi không có dây chun.

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